On This Day in Golf: July 9th

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1977	Tom Watson wins his xth Open Championship by a shot from Jack Nicklaus, following the 'Duel in the Sun' at Turnberry, possibly the greatest golf match of all time (although in principle both were competing in a stroke play championship). Last 36 holes... closing birdie, Nicklaus' 71st... "Elementary my dear Watson" from Peter Alliss...
1964	Scott Rachal Verplank born in Dallas, Texas.

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SELECTED GOLF A-Z ARTICLES

Major Championships: Nicklaus v Woods

Lydia Ko: amateur record in pro events

55 - the lowest ever score for 18 holes

Left-handed major champions

Who are the tallest professional golfers?

The Condor - the rarest event in golf

Dormie - its meaning and origin

Hole-in-One: Records and Feats

What size is the golf hole, and why?

The Stableford Scoring System

Future venues & dates for Major events

Tim Finchem
PGA Tour chief shares his thoughts on anchoring...

£25 Wedge Trade In
Trade-up to the Cleveland 588 RTX wedge...

Golf in Malaga
Spotlight on three of the best courses in the area...

What's in the Bag?
What the winners are playing on Tour worldwide.

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